How I was humiliated as deputy governor but went on to be governor — Alao-Akala (Episode Three)

Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo-State,  in this exclusive interview with Tribune Online TV. In this episode, Otunba Alao-Akala explained the modalities in which he has been giving back to the society during this COVID-19 period, the story behind his popular name “ATM governor” and his grassroots experience.  Chief Alao-Akala concluded this interview as he enumerates his legacies as a former governor of Oyo state.

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